Ryan Hardy — CEO

Seasoned Enterprise and Public SLED sales go-to-market (GTM) executive with a proven track record in strategic business planning, revenue demand generation, and team leadership. Based in the US and equipped with a undergraduate finance degree and Harvard Business School's PLD program, their version of the Executive MBA. I am a lifelong technologist with a strong background in cybersecurity and a commitment to continuous learning. I ventured into the cybersecurity industry professionally around 2009, developing a pre-exploit, reconnaissance platform instrumental in anti-fraud efforts, insider threat mitigation, and intelligence gathering. Over the years, I've honed my expertise in cybersecurity technologies and data-driven GTM strategies, propelling organizational scale. I've led market creation and revenue generation for diverse companies, from startups to established public entities, across enterprise and public sector (SLED) markets. My professional journey includes significant roles at Bank of America, Intuit, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco. Strategic planning, team building, and resource optimization are at the heart of my leadership approach. I revel in challenging odds and leveraging systems for maximum efficiency. With a robust understanding of security operations, cloud/IT operations, observability, AI, and data analytics, I'm poised to drive growth and capture market share in competitive landscapes. "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Lao Tzu. “Sometimes we all need a unicorn to believe in. Sometimes we need a unicorn to believe in us." Claudia Bakker. Here's to chasing unicorns!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned cybersecurity and SaaS sales executive with extensive experience in enterprise and public sector markets.

Location: New York, New York, United States

Experience: 15 yrs 10 mos